Rachel Zegler of ‘West Facet Story’ Is Reimagining Fame — Interview

What’s in your automotive playlist? “I really like Glen Hansard. He is a folks musician. I hearken to a variety of Girl Gaga and Taylor Swift. And present tunes. ‘On the Ballet’ from A Refrain Line — that is my go-to, singing-in-the-car music…. ‘Daddy all the time thought that he married beneath him.’ Individuals who drive by me in all probability assume I am having a psychological breakdown.”

When do you’re feeling most stunning? “Proper after I take off my make-up.”

Most memorable haircut? “I grew up with the traditional Latina bowl reduce that my mother and father gave me, which I’ll by no means forgive them for. I appeared like Dora the Explorer.”

Favourite podcast? “My buddy Kurtis Connor has one referred to as Very Actually Good. I really like Kurtis’s podcast a lot. I am fairly positive he roasted my Met gala look in his final podcast. Nice criticism, buddy.”

Favourite Romeo and Juliet adaptation? “I am a fan of 2021’s West Facet Story, however I do actually take pleasure in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. I noticed Claire Danes on the Met Gala and I virtually had a coronary heart assault. It is fantastically completed, and it is younger Leo. What extra may you ask for?”

Do you imagine in love at first sight? “I do, however I additionally imagine in being lifelike about it as nicely. You bought to get to know them. Come on, María and Tony! Get it collectively, guys.”

Finest recommendation from Steven Spielberg? “He is in my telephone as ‘Artistic Sponsor.’ I can name for recommendation each time I would like it. He gave me a variety of recommendation the second I received the half. It began with, ‘Simply do not learn what individuals must say.'”

Purple carpet magnificence inspiration? “All of us wish to seem like Selena. I belief make-up artists. My favourite particular person to work with is Nina Park. She is aware of my face so nicely.”

Vogue stylist, Britt McCamey. 

Hair: Clara Leonard. 

Make-up: Sil Bruinsma.

This story was shot on the Abrons Artwork Heart, a house for up to date interdisciplinary arts in Manhattan’s Decrease East Facet neighborhood. It originated because the Neighborhood Playhouse in 1915 and right this moment showcases dance, theater, visible artwork, and extra.

This story initially appeared within the December/January 2021/2022 concern of Attract. Discover ways to subscribe right here. 

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